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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 267

Ref. 6205 Gilt Dial "James Bond" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6205. Made circa 1954. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster buckle.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000 / CHF 18,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 15,600

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Back engraved: Stanley C. Humphrey 4796119, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6205 The reference 6205, along with reference 6204, is among the first versions of the famous "Submariner" wristwatch. This model does not yet feature the crown-guard system and the depth indication on the dial.